Boatswain

Job Title:

Boatswain
Agency:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department:
Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Position Type:
Staff

Location:

Galveston, TX
Proposed Minimum Salary: $36.06 per hour

Interacts positively and mentors while supervising cadets onboard the vessel and instructing in proper deck maintenance techniques, proper upkeep of all preservation and deck equipment.

Schedules and performs training for cadets on safe and proper maintenance of the training ship while in-port and underway.

Ensures the proper sanitary condition of all vessel public and exterior spaces, extending to TAMUG pier.

Implements the preventative maintenance schedule of the vessel under the direction of the captain and chief mate.

Performs maintenance, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations on deck machinery and equipment.

Completes repairs to vessel and department equipment.

Assists chief mate with the maintenance database and scheduling system.

Assists with mooring, cargo handling, longshore supervision, and coatings preservation.

Maintains a safe working environment.

Trains cadets on safety procedures and assists chief mate with safety meetings and job safety analysis.

Ensures safety and security in all aspects of tasks assigned to cadets.

Assists with compliance of safety equipment inspections, USCG regulations, and annual certificate of inspection preparations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED.

Five years of maritime experience aboard a seafaring vessel.

• State issued class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Passport, TWIC card and Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire or before the training ship sails.

• USCG MMC endorsement as Able Seaman Special or greater.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
• Working knowledge of deck machinery and equipment.

• Ability to lift, move, pull, and/or push heavy objects.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• Must pass a United States Coast Guard (USCG)/Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). test prior to employment and participate in the University’s random drug testing program.

• This position is security sensitive.
• Requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• This is a shipboard assignment onboard our training vessel; you will be required to travel with the vessel during shipyard periods, vessel activations, and annual summer sea term, approximately 30‑40 percent of the year.
• Must pass a United States Coast Guard (USCG)/Department of Transportation  test prior to employment and participate in the University’s random drug testing program.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.